For the first time in United States history, the speaker of the House was ousted after eight House Republicans and all Democrats voted to vacate the speakership Tuesday.
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After Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown for at least 45 days last weekend, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a motion to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the chamber’s top leadership position.
The House voted against a motion to delay the motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy in a move that likely spells doom for the California Republican s leadership.